Salt Lake Temple Rites Unite Durfee and McConkie Bride
Miss Loraine Durfee and Larry J. McConkie united in marriage in a Salt Lake Temple ceremony led by President John Hawks. Durfee is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark Pope of Vernal. McConkie is the son of Mr and Mrs Lynn McConkle of Maeser. A reception followed at the Maeser LDS Ward chapel, with decoration of pink and white, mums, and autumn leaves. The bride wore a white lace and tulle gown with a pearl tiara and pink rosebud bouquet. Lorna Durfee was matron of honor, with bridesmaids Myrna Garrett, Gwen Rodeback, Carolyn McConkie, Carolyn Durfee, and Ruby Pope. Best man was Laird D Johnson. The couple will live in Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hawks
Salt Lake
LDS Temple
Loraine Durfee
Larry J. McConkie
Misa Darfee
Mark Pope
Vernal
Snd
Lynn McConkle
Maeser
Maeser Lds Ward
Gene Rac Hall
Beth McConkie
Lorna Durfee
Myrna Garrett
Gwen Rodeback
Carolyn McConkie
Carolyn Durfee
Ruby Pope
Mrs Pope
Mrs McConkle
Laird D Johnson
Russel
Mark
Ross Pope
Douglan
Terry Lynn McConkle
Velda Gentry
Lia
Grace Wilkins
Rose Pope
Sadie McConkle
Clara
Spring rites planned for Gardiner Jenkins in Salt Lake Temple
Jackie Gardiner and James Jenkins plan an early spring wedding at the Salt Lake LDS Temple. The couple will be honored at a reception in Ashley Ward chapel. The bride is the daughter of Alvin Gardiner and the prospective Mrs Lee Jenkins of Salt Lake City. Both attended Vinja High School, active in Pep and Commercial Clubs. Jenkins completed six months of National Guard service at Ft Ord, California, and Leonardwood, Missouri, and is employed by Pease Bros Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Gardiner
Salt Lake
James Jenkins
Lds Temple
Ashley Ward Chapel
Alvin Gardiner
Lee Jenkins
Salt
Lake City
Vinjah
Jenkins
National Guard
Ft Ord Galiiornia
Leonardwood
Missouri
Pease Bros Co
Clay Odekirk Dies in California
Thomas Clay Odekirk a former Vernal resident died suddenly at San Fernando California on Sept 14 Funeral services were held Sept 18 and interment was in the San Fernando Memorial Park cemetery He was born Nov 6 1910 in Vernal son of Thomas and Alton Collett Odekirk He married Loween Sylvia of Arizona in Glendale California in 1942 Survivors include his widow daughter Sylvia Loween 16 son Thomas 7 and a grandmother Mrs Lottie Cott Vernal Also listed are three half brothers and two half sisters The Stotts of Orem visited his widow’s parents in Vernal at the time of reporting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Clay Odekirk
San Fernando
Calif
LDS Ward
Terment
Memorial Fark
California
Odekirk
Thomas
Alton Collett
Aston James
Mle
Loween
Sylvia
Arizona
Glendale
Verna
Granada
Sylvia Loween
Thomad
Allot
Woodley Ave
Granada Tit
Calit
Arandmother
Lottie Cottt
Bright Spot Tag Placed on Vernal By Lions Leader
In Vernal Utah Lions leader Francis Mattinson called phosphate deposits a great Insurance against famine and urged members to think big as the club has big opportunities. George James stressed publicity value and urged an official color photographer for state convention displays. Clell Jackson praised Vernal state conventions as the best ever. President Whitney D Hammond conducted the meeting. Anderson discussed the Lions code and objects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Utah
Francis Mattinson
Utah Lions Clubs
Vernal Lions Club
Lions Club
George James
Whitney D Hammond
Anderson
Rangely Couple Announces Betrothal and Wedding Plans
Mr and Mrs Serk Mart announce the engagement of their daughter Phylisz LaVonne to Teddy Joe Tiantlin. They plan a Oct 23 wedding at Firat Paptiat Church in Rangely with a reception to follow. Phylisz is a Rangely High senior active in FHA and band. The couple will reside in Rangely after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serk Mart
Nongely
Colo
Phylisz LaVonne
Teddy Joe Tiantlin
Yang
Paptiat Church
Rangely
Missy Jturt
Rangely Ugh
Sha Hag Beet
FHA
Rangely Digh
Rainbow Jr
Misonle
Franklin
Pete Franklin
Rangely High School
Mangely
Angely
Begshaw Baby Killed By Truck In New Mexico
Mr and Mrs George John son traveled to Aztec New Mexico this week for the funeral of their grandson Leslie Gregshaw 2 who was killed Saturday at 830 am in front of his home when a millerack struck him The services were held Tuesday at 10 am in the Aztec LDS Chapel He was born in Vernal July 24 1856 a son of Theodore and Christa Ann John The couple will make a home in Vernal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnson
Aztec
New Mexico
Leslie Gregshaw
Ile
Vernal
Theodore and
Christa Ann John
Halliburton Ladies Meet at Vernal Hotel
The wives of Halliburton employees gathered at the Vernal hotel for refreshments and bridge. Attendees included Mrs Jack Allred, Mrs Harold Alexander, Mrs Charles Pack, and many others. Prizes went to Mrs Stewart and Mrs Germany. The next meeting is set for November 13 with hostesses Mrs Darr and Mrs Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halliburton
Mostesses Werg
Jack Allred
Harold Alexander
Stewart
Mre
Germany
Darr
Brown
Johnny V Johnson Wins Swim Meet at Ft Ord
Word reached Mr and Mrs M D Johnson that their son Pvt Johnny V Johnson, in six months training at Ft Ord, won the swimming event at the base meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny V. Johnson
Ft. Ord
M. D. Johnson
Ft Ord
Ex-Resident's Baby Succumbs In Salt Lake City
Graveside services were held Saturday at Draper Cemetery for Cindy Smith, day-old daughter of Calvin Crane and Lamar Mary Gardner Smith. The infant died Friday evening in a Salt Lake City hospital from premature birth. Survivors include parents, three mothers, two sisters, Dennis, Donald, Tracy, Pauline, Pamela. Draper and Draper area relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Draper Cemetery
Cindy Smith
Calvin Crane
Lamar Mary Gardner Smith
Gardner
Jensen
Salt Lake Hospital
Dennis
Donald
Tracy
Pauline
Pamela
Draper
Mia
I . Gardner
South Gate
Calif
Archibald Smith Draper
Johnson places high in local firing contest
In the report on a company event, Johnson recently placed second highest in the transition firing range during a firing contest and is in the final phase of his basic training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyt
Johnson
Ange
Birthday congratulations for six Vernal youngsters milestone
Six local children reach a first birthday milestone with birthday wishes for Terry Joe Briner Vikki Lynn Luck Kirk Leon Sullivan Loyal Turner Sandra Johnson and Robert Hinman The note mentions their birth dates and parents Also a visit by Mrs Mary Aller of Elko Nevada and meetings with local families at Vernal Epoch studio photos offered free of charge and published in The Vernal Express
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Joe Briner
Edgar I Briner
Vikki Lynn Luck
Arvel Luck
Kirk Leon Sullivan
Ormon Sullivan
Roosevelt
Loyal Turner
Wm Turner
Jensen
Sandra Johnson
Powell Johnson
Robert Hinman
Charles Allen Hinman
Thorne Studios
Vernal Express
Wallis Couple to Attend Chicago Meet by Air
Mr and Mrs William B Wallis left Wednesday morning for Chicago to attend a National Editorial Association meeting. They traveled by car to Denver and then flew from there to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B Wallis
Chicago
Wallis
National Editorial Association
Penver
Unhappy Boarder Reflects on Tragic Death of Lamb
A landlady laments the slaughter of a lamb as a tired boarder agrees the act is tough and harsh. The fragment hints at themes of mercy, hunger, and moral reflection within a shared meal setting.
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Noall Rodeback
Rodeback
Warren Merkley
Tauline Anderson
Wayne Martinsen
Ithel Palmer
Dana Dee Adama
Ruth L Jones
Myrtle Hansen
Openghaw
S. L. Temple
Slugh’s Valley
Portrelt Photography
Secord Plan Btudio
Vernel
Wighwar
Venhal, Utal
Clay Odekirk
Carl M Stott
Carolyn of
Orem
Ees the Vernal Express
Favoine
Clell Jackson
Lehi, Gai
Begshaw
Dillie M. Hodgkinson
Charles Pack
Recel Stewart
Benny Riddle
Warren, Barr
Win Don Hearn
David Brown
Ted Gardener
Floyd Potter
Tobert Sharp
Buck Filtinger
Emmett McClure
Don Walker
Buck Garjmany
Ceri Pippin
Gone Withee
Son Begshaw
Cherrel Anne
Nancy Kay
D Begshaw
Kansas
Mary Aller
Elko
Nevada
Ada Gurr
Darrell Wardle
Jesse Richens
Sondra Johnson
Robert H. Hinman
Terry Joe “Bylner
Hatha
West Main
Manson
Berkshire
Lee
Sheer
Berkshires
Wing's Department Store
Oll
Iron & Steel
THE
Carter Oil Company
Betiven
coLon
Apo
Starsrite
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